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• The ‘Can’t Feel My Feet’ Symptom Doctors See in Nitrous Oxide Nerve Injury

  January 16, 2026

  Russell Maas

  Nitrous oxide injury lawsuits are emerging as medical evidence links recreational use of the gas to nerve damage that can cause numbness, balance problems and difficulty walking, often without adequate side effect warnings.

• Researchers Find Inhaling Nitrous Oxide May Be Effective Depression Treatment

  December 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers say that nitrous oxide could be used to treat depression, but more research is required into dosage and other factors.

• Side Effects of Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Linked to Suicide, Psychosis Risks: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that recreational nitrous oxide use may increase the risk of psychosis, suicide and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Sellers of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Commonly Abused Were Targeted by Sting Operation in Florida

  October 15, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A nitrous oxide undercover operation has led to the arrests of numerous retailers who were allegedly caught selling whippet canisters illegally for recreational use.

• Nitrous Oxide Side Effects Raise Serious Concerns For Those With Psychiatric Disorders: Study

  October 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that people dealing with psychiatric disorders may be particularly vulnerable to nitrous oxide use, and call for more screening of patients with depression and ADHD.

• Insurer Denies Coverage for Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales

  August 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Insurance companies are refusing to cover liability for stores that sell nitrous oxide, saying such injuries are not covered by their policies.

• Nitrous Oxide Side Effects From Long-Term Use Linked to Paralysis, Nerve Damage in Lawsuits

  July 2, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Lawsuits are now being filed nationwide by individuals who developed nerve damage, paralysis and cognitive impairment after abusing nitrous oxide canisters marketed as flavored “whippets."

• Whippet Lawsuit Alleges Nitrous Oxide Addiction Resulted in Paralysis, Nerve Damage

  June 27, 2025

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit claims nitrous oxide canisters sold under names like GreatWhip and Galaxy Gas were illegally marketed for recreational use, leading to widespread addiction, nerve damage and paralysis among young users.

• Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System Recall Issued After Injuries Reported

  August 8, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has determined that a device correction issued for the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System should be considered a Class I recall; indicating that problems with the medical device could lead to severe injuries and death.

• FDA Approves Renuvion/J-Plasma Accessory For Cosmetic Surgery Following Injury Warnings

  July 25, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has approved a new attachment for the Renuvion/J-Plasma system to allow limited use for cosmetic surgeries following reports of adverse events and injuries linked to such procedures.